# Setting the Initial Extent

You can set the project’s **initial extent**, meaning the geographic area displayed by default when the project is opened in a **JMap NG** application or in **Studio**.

**To set the initial extent**:

1. Activate the tool by clicking the ![](/files/lMd814bxcu4kGIqSRFxo) icon in the **Define an initial extent** section.
2. Click once to start drawing the rectangle.
3. Draw the desired area, then click again to finish.
4. Click the **confirmation** icon to save the extent.

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